He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Kenneth Schwind and one sister Betty Ann Schwind.

Paul was a member of the Shelbina Church of Christ and a graduate of Shelbina High School.

He served his country in the United States Navy and Marines during the Korean war. He was a past manager of the Head Start, a devoted husband, wonderful dad and very loving granddad. His grandchildren called him “Bompa”. He enjoyed golf, fishing and taking long drives with Frances. Paul was a very devout member of the Church of Christ where he taught bible study. He always enjoyed helping anyone who needed help.

Funeral service was 1:00 pm, Sunday, February 3, 2013, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO. Burial was in the Knox City Cemetery, Knox City, MO. Bro. Mark Eberhardt officiated at the services. Military Rites were conducted by the Knox City American Legion.